Day: October 13, 2026

Province News

“With God, There Are No Coincidences, Only Providence”: The Missionary Journey of Fr. Edward Liptak, SDB

Editor’s Note: This feature was originally published on the Salesians Don Bosco Canada and Eastern US website. By Fr. Sebastian Koladiyil, SDB, Editor, Salesian Bulletin of East Africa This is the inspiring story of a Salesian priest, Fr. Edward Liptak, whose vocation was shaped by faith, family, and God’s providence. From his humble childhood in a Slovak immigrant family in New Jersey to more than … Continue reading “With God, There Are No Coincidences, Only Providence”: The Missionary Journey of Fr. Edward Liptak, SDB

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Holy Father, Rector Major, Salesian World News

The Rector Major Writes to Pope Leo XIV: “May He Feel Our Closeness”

(ANS – Rome – October 12, 2026) – Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, has sent a letter to Pope Leo XIV, who is scheduled to be admitted to Policlinico Gemelli Hospital in Rome on October 13 for surgery to remove a localized lung nodule. The Pope announced the planned surgery on Sunday during the Angelus. The nodule was detected … Continue reading The Rector Major Writes to Pope Leo XIV: “May He Feel Our Closeness”

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Province News, Salesian Cooperators

Salesian Family in Southern California to Celebrate the Salesian Cooperators 150th Anniversary (1876–2026)

By Susana Carrillo, Salesian Cooperator, and ASC Provincial Councilor for Social Communications (Bellflower, California) – In 1841, St. John Bosco brought to life an experience that would extend his mission beyond the boundaries of the oratory. He recognized that laymen and women can be active participants in the education and evangelization of young people, while also living their faith in their families, workplaces, and communities. … Continue reading Salesian Family in Southern California to Celebrate the Salesian Cooperators 150th Anniversary (1876–2026)

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Salesian Family, Salesian Missions, Salesian World News, Volunteers

Strengthening Salesian Missionary Volunteering: Join the Online Launch of a New Good Practices Document

(ANS – Rome – October 12, 2026) – The Salesian Congregation invites members of the Salesian Family to participate in the online launch of “Good Practices for Salesian Communities Receiving Volunteers” on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. Italy time. Developed through the collaboration of the Missions, Youth Ministry, and Formation Sectors, this new resource offers practical guidance to help Salesian communities welcome, integrate, … Continue reading Strengthening Salesian Missionary Volunteering: Join the Online Launch of a New Good Practices Document

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

The Rector Major to the Salesians: “Put Christ at the Heart of the Mission”

(ANS – Dhaka – October 12, 2026) – Following his visit to Japan, Fr. Fabio Attard, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, arrived in Bangladesh at dawn on October 9, 2026, for his first visit to the country. The visit marks an important milestone for the Salesian mission in Bangladesh, which began 15 years ago. He was welcomed at Dhaka airport by Fr. … Continue reading The Rector Major to the Salesians: “Put Christ at the Heart of the Mission”

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Salesian Missions, Salesian World News

A Gathering in the Spirit of Mission: Madagascar Through Faces and Stories

(ANS – Turin – October 13, 2026) – An event dedicated to missionary work, gratitude, and fellowship took place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Valdocco in Turin, bringing together the leaders of Missioni Don Bosco, the Salesian Mission Office, and some of its benefactors. They gathered for a time of fellowship and reflection on the meaning of Salesian missionary commitment. At the heart of … Continue reading A Gathering in the Spirit of Mission: Madagascar Through Faces and Stories

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Salesian Family, Salesian World News

Parliament Celebrates 150 Years of the Salesians’ Presence in Uruguay

(ANS – Montevideo – October 12, 2026) – On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Uruguayan Parliament paid tribute to the Salesian Family, which has been present in the country for 150 years, as part of the “Contemporary Heroes of the Bicentenary” program. The event was attended by national government officials, legislators, Church representatives, members of the Salesian Family, and civil society organizations. This recognition also … Continue reading Parliament Celebrates 150 Years of the Salesians’ Presence in Uruguay

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